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Managing your money is harder than it appears. There are times we wish someone--perhaps a Godmother--would whisper a few tips or encouragement. This blog is for all of us looking for ideas to handle money better, including insights to teach kids to be good money managers too. After all, money matters. Learning to manage it is a lifetime skill...Think prosperity!
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Money Godmother · 3W ago

Canada Wants to Create a Digital Currency

Will our currency change, as we become a digital nation? The Canadian Mint has proposed the “MintChip” which brings all the benefits of cash.  It’s basically the digital equivalent of the coins we use daily. The MintChip system would require each user to have technology loaded in an account in the c
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Money Godmother · 1M ago

Are You Having More Money Conversations?

It seems parents are doing more talking about money with their kids these days–at least those answering the annual survey from T.Rowe Price do. Released last week, the survey revealed that 46% of parents are having more conversations with their kids about money compared to a year ago. Additionally,
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Money Godmother · 2M ago

Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Identity

If someone steals your wallet, it’s important to thwart credit card losses as soon as you can.  To do that, call the three credit bureaus: Equifax, 800-525-6285 Experian, 888-397-3742 TransUnion, 800-680-7289 And then call the Social Security Administrations fraud line, 800-269-0271.
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Money Godmother · 3M ago

Get Financially Organized in 2012

Ever feel like that paper clutter is getting the best of you? Before tossing out bank statements and receipts, however, make sure you know which financial records to keep. Here’s a checklist: Keep these records for a calendar year: • Pay stubs • Social Security benefits statements • Bank statements
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Money Godmother · 3M ago

Stretch Your Travel Budget

When traveling on vacation, two adults spend about $80 per day on food alone, according to AAA.
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Money Godmother · 3M ago

According to Bankrate.com, as many

According to Bankrate.com, as many as 72 million American consumers would save on groceries, doctor’s visits, and health insurance premiums if they would just eat better.
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Money Godmother · 3M ago

Want to Save Money?

According to Bankrate.com, as many as 72 million American consumers would save on groceries, doctor’s visits, and health insurance premiums if they would eat better.
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Money Godmother · 3M ago

Americans Make Their Cars Last

Americans aren’t springing for new cars these days, according to the automobile industry. The average age of vehicles on the road today is nearly 11 years old.
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Money Godmother · 3M ago

FICO Deems Credit Behavior Is “Steady”

Credit, credit, credit. We hear a lot about credit and debt, creditworthiness, credit history, credit scores. Just how are Americans handling the changing credit scene? It seems consumer credit behavior is steady. FICO, the agency that many organizations turn to for credit scoring, has done some res
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Money Godmother · 5M ago

New Bureau Says Credit Misunderstood

The new Consumer Financial Protection bureau (CFPB) has been focused on collecting credit card complaints since it began on July 21, 2011. So far, more than 5,000 complaints about credit cards have been submitted, and CFPB is using the information to help identify basic problems in the marketplace.
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